With every advancement in the world today, there is sadly, no painless solution to get over a breakup. The time it takes to really feel like yourself again can a be a rough ride and sometimes feel like years. But who is counting? There is no right or wrong way to heal and thankfully, there […]

With the wedding finally over and your relationship totally official, the honeymoon is your first real chance at winding down and kicking back with your spouse in a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind locale. Of course, the trip should be relaxing, suit your needs and style as a couple, and be an incredibly memorable spot to share a […]

We all know that one power couple on Facebook whose selfies and gushy posts look and sound like one of the most picturesque relationships of all-time. But a new study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin states couples who amp up their “relationship visibility” are actually feeling insecure about their partner’s affections. In facts, studies show that the more they […]

Last month, ABC’s version of American Idol crowned its first winner, and since then, the contestants from that season and every season that came before have been hustling with new albums, music videos, and covers — in addition to appearing at shows, awards, and even tying the knot. While it’s always good to catch up with […]

While marriage can be a real blessing for some couples, it’s a hard reality when you have to admit things just aren’t working anymore. With the American Psychological Association reporting one in two couples file for divorce in the U.S. every year, sometimes the signs are so evident, there’s just no other way around it. […]

Destination weddings not only combine the charm and excitement reminiscent of a sunny vacation, but they’re also a lot more fun than say, drinking piña coladas in the boonies. There’s been an upswing in this particular wedding trend with many couples abandoning the traditional, fancy church in favor of nuptials amid a more exotic and warm locale. According to a […]

Spring and summer weddings have been the norm for as long as we can remember, but winter nuptials are fast becoming a popular trend. Giving couples gorgeous, snow-filled portraits of fairytale-like memories and snow globe charm, winter is a truly enchanting time of year to tie the knot.

It was reported by an international study that over 60 percent of men and 45 percent of women have engaged in some behaviors of infidelity in the past. When this occurs in a relationship, the feeling of betrayal may be felt. Which means you could have first-hand experience in knowing that one of the most damaging […]

Reality TV shows and those couples you know who overshare on social media usually point to the idea that walking down the aisle with “the one” is evitable. And while you might dream of that day too with your partner, However, according to the American Psychological Association, 40 to 50 percent of marriages today will end […]

Alex Keobke has been a Contributor to The Hudsucker since 2014, and his thoughtful advice on life and relationships has been a staple of his writing. For his Top 5 for 5, he chooses to share the relationship advice that he finds most important. One of the most influential areas of your life is the partner […]

Relationships are hard, but divorce can be much harder. As an ugly beast filled with a wide-range of emotions and a dose of bitterness, divorce can present some frustrating challenges for couples — like co-parenting. While both parents are often caught in a cycle of retaliation due to the mental and emotional harm each has […]

We’ve all seen the situation and it baffles you to the core: a spouse cheats on their partner, yet they remain the happy quintessential couple on your sunny neighborhood block. All looks normal on their relationship horizon, but a month or two later pass, and you hear they are heading on vacation, moving to a […]

With the way life has been around the world lately, it wouldn’t hurt for us to add more love to the mix. From war, poverty, famine and the fight for human rights, the Burt Bacharach classic, “What The World Needs Now is Love” has never been more certifiable. Considered one of the most essential components […]